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Errors and Measurements: Significant Figures MCQ

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Significant FiguresEasyQuestion 30124

Question

How many significant figures are in 5.060 × 10³?
  1. A
    2
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    4
    Correct
  4. D
    5

Correct answer

4

Explanation

5, 0, 6, 0 are all significant in 5.060 — trailing zeros after the decimal in scientific notation count. Total = 4.

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